Environmental Specialist - South Central District 2026

Environmental Specialist - South Central District 2026

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit's South Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

Location

Kiewit's South Central District has a home office in Westlake, Texas but leads work all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, one of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Responsibilities

Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level. Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System (EMS). Develop a comprehensive tracking matrix to capture all requirements. Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings. Understand state and local regulations and review requirements. Prepare site specific plans and submit required reports. Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings. Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements. Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project. Conduct applicable environmental training and field inspections and identify environmental risks. Organize data management and processes for projects and encourage production operations through development of new or existing programs. Communicate with internal and external agencies or customers in regards to environmental procedures. Coordinate, manage and implement project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies at the project. Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools. Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project which may include: hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.

Qualifications

4 years degree in an environmental science or engineering field. Basic knowledge of State(s) and Federal environmental regulations. Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines timely. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $72,000/yr - $84,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.